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Center for Civic Engagement

Redbirds to the rescue

University faculty and staff, such as Dr. Joan Brehm and Ian Bruckner, volunteer to help others near and far from home

Discover more Redbird Impact stories.

Dr. Joan Brehm, with her K9 dog, and Ian Bruckner with the Lexington Fire Department.

A student working as volunteer on a Alternative Breaks trip.

Day in the Life with Alternative Breaks

Learn about the firsthand experience of student Faith Breausche on her Alternative Breaks trip with Living Lands & Waters.

Apply for Alternative Breaks.

Illinois State University recognized for student voting

Illinois State University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

Plan to vote in the 2024 primary election on March 19

Picture of line on election day.

Types of Civic Engagement

Discover the ways Illinois State practices civic engagement and some examples from actual projects.

Explore Types of Civic Engagement

News and Events

See what's happening with civic engagement at Illinois State.